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Ann Rebecca Gill
May 23, 2022
Ann Rebecca Johnson Gill, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Ann was a 1964 graduate of James River High School, she retired from the Deli at Kroger Daleville, and loved her three sons and their families going to concerts, the beach trips, and sea cruises. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Matthew Gill,...
Mildred Hambrick Johnson
May 18, 2022
Mildred “Middy” Virginia Hambrick Johnson, 93, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Brian Center in Lowmoor, VA where she lived since 2019. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Gladys Wilhelm Hambrick. Mildred was born and had lived most of her life in Eagle Rock and was a life-long member of Eagle Rock...
Peggy Mcdaniel Fowler
May 16, 2022
Peggy McDaniel Fowler passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. Peggy went to be with our Heavenly Father at the age of 79. Peggy leaves behind the love of her life, Charles “Bud” Fowler of 58 wonderful years and their beloved pet, Lilly Rae. Peggy was a kind, loving woman. She loved to travel,...
Richard Joseph Demello, Jr.
May 16, 2022
Richard Joseph Demello Jr., 61, of Fincastle, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard J. Sr., and Lorraine Ruth Demello; and his sister, Terry Shinn. Richard was a general contractor with EMCOR Local 99, where he worked about 35 years. He loved fishing and watching TV. He...
James Michael Jordan
May 10, 2022
James “MJ” Michael Jordan, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera Jordan; his brothers, Rev. Don Jordan, Alvis Jordan, and sister, Kay Robinson. Mike was an Air Force Veteran, member of Buchanan Baptist Church, and retired from being a Sales Manager at Haley Toyota with numerous...
Delores Kaye Pemberton
May 6, 2022
Delores Kaye (Saunders) Pemberton, 75 of Mays Landing, NJ, formerly of Buchanan VA, was called home on Friday, May 6, 2022. Born 4-08-1947 in Vivian West Virginia, moved to Buchanan VA at the age of 8. Delores was a graduate of Central Academy School Fincastle VA. Graduated from Star Tech Schools fully Accredited program as a Computerized Medical Asst....
Judy Ruble Barr
May 5, 2022
Judith Ruble Barr, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Ruble and Emily Hurst. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Juan Barr; children, Rex and Laura Schilling, Robert and Rebecca Richards, and Danny Barr; grandchildren, Samantha Schilling, Kyle Ratliff, Jason Schilling, Josie Schilling, Katelynn Underwood, Autumn Richards,...
Lawrence Landon Baker
May 2, 2022
Lawrence Landon Baker, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. He was retired from C&P/Bell Atlantic Telephone Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Helen Baker; daughter, Susan Alderman; sister, Norine Utt; brother and sister-in-law, James and Peggy Baker; brother-in-law, Carty Young. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Gretchen Lipes Baker; sons...
Joan Mary Manley
Apr 28, 2022
Joan Manley, 73, of Lexington, VA, and more recently of Clifton Forge, passed away on April 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Emily & Lawrence Manley. Surviving are her brother Jim Manley, sister Peggy Leasure, and 3 nephews Harvest, Gabe, and Shanti Leasure. Joan grew up in Garden City, NY, graduated from the University of Rhode...
Eva Diane Tolley Mclane
Apr 26, 2022
Eva Diane Tolley McLane, 66, of Buchanan and Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Born to James R. and Rena W. Tolley of Buchanan on August 29, 1955, Diane was a gifted and generous woman. She graduated as valedictorian of James River High School’s class of 1973 and received degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from...
James Harold Flint
Apr 21, 2022
James Harold “Jim” Flint, 91, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Jim was a freight truck driver for many years with Blue Ridge Transfer and James River Limestone. He loved to fish mostly at creeks in the Arcadia area. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward Flint, Sr. and Ramona Rhea Flint; and wives,...
Irene Cadd` Backman
Apr 19, 2022
Irene C. Backman, 95, of Buchanan, was welcomed by angels on April 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Backman. Irene lived her entire life, until the age of 92, in Buchanan, VA. She moved to Richmond VA to receive supportive care as her health declined, but her heart was always in Buchanan. She...
Linda Huff Wyatt
Apr 18, 2022
Linda Sue Huff Wyatt, 68, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Edwin and Bessie Scott Huff and Billy and Fleeta Newcomb. She is survived by her companion of 18 years, Lonnie Bennett; daughter, Heather Bennett and boyfriend, Kevin; son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Karen Smith; grandchildren, Tory and Zach, Zoey,...
John "Bubba" Walter Brandemuehl
Apr 17, 2022
John Walter “Bubba” Brandemuehl, 82, of Daleville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000
Clifton Paul Etzler, Jr.
Apr 8, 2022
Clifton Paul Etzler, Jr., 71, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1950 and was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Paul Etzler, Sr. and Dorothy Noffsinger Etzler. Paul graduated from Lord Botetourt High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Emory & Henry University. He...
Samuel Lee Linkenhoker
Apr 6, 2022
Samuel Lee “Sammy” Linkenhoker, 56, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Chuck Moore. He was employed at Hughs Body Shop and a graduate of James River High School. Sammy is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha L. and Ben Ronk, Jennifer L. and Ben “Sushi” Wilson; grandchildren, Will...
Jerry Randolph Wilcher
Apr 6, 2022
Jerry R. Wilcher, 73, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Jerry was born September 8, 1948 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Agnor and step-fathers, Ted Agnor and Elbert Noel, Sr.; niece, Stephanie Woodson; and nephew, Wade Noel. Survivors include...
Annie Belle Gunter
Apr 1, 2022
Annie Belle “Boots” Gunter, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan, passed away April 1, 2022. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1954 and after college went to work for what is now Wells Fargo. She was preceded in death by her special life partner, Harry Bratton; parents, Luther, Sr. and Bessie Gunter; brothers and wives, Lawrence and Adeline...
Dennis Clinton Dunbar, Sr.
Mar 30, 2022
Dennis Clinton Dunbar, Sr., 76, of Fincastle, passed away March 30, 2022 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his family. He was born on April 23, 1945, in Botetourt County to the late Chan H., Sr. and Daisy B. Dunbar. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Larry T., Carl H., Hubert N., David W., and Jack...
Bobby
Mar 29, 2022
Robert “Bobby” Winifred Falls, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Berta Fitzgerald Falls; special aunt, Edith Fitzgerald; sister Geraldine Vines and husband, Harold; brothers, Pete Falls and wife, Meta; and Harold Falls and wife, Jackie. Bobby owned and operated the Buchanan Hardware then the Buchanan Family...
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